Bishop on "At the Fishhouses"At the last minute, after I'd…
“Bishop on "At the Fishhouses"At the last minute, after I'd had a chance to do a little research in Cape Breton, I foundI'd said codfish scales once when it should have been herring scales. I hope theycorrected it all right.2Quite a few lines of "At the Fishhouses" came to me in a dream, and the scene- whichwas real enough, I'd recently been there-but the old man and the conversation, etc.,were all in a later dream”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poet reflects on a mistaken detail in her research, noting how dreams blend with reality and the importance of correcting errors.
In simple terms: Dreams mix with real memories, and mistakes need fixing.
Key Takeaway
Check facts and trust intuition.
Themes
memory
mistake
dreams
correction
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- writing research
- travel writing
- creative process
- editing
Key Concepts
poetry
self‑reflection
attention to detail
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify details after a vivid dream?
- What role does intuition play in creative work?
A Different Perspective
Dreams may distort facts, leading to lingering doubt.